Careers with R/C Boats

[tnrcboatracer]

The Z06 is nice, but I'm considering a Viper SRT10. I prefer a convertible.......

 

[Mark Poole ModVP]

Blake,

Since you specifically asked how to further your education towards design, tooling and being in the RC business.........

In 2009 at 18 years of age, more education is not just an option, it is now a must. A business degree coupled with mechanical or structural engineering will be the foundation you need to pursue this and will open many more doors for you. With these under your belt you can move on to a specific area such as composites. I work with several engineers in composites and their careers started with mechanical/structural engineering. The best advice I can give you is start on it NOW!

 

[Scott Wadlow]

I have been in construction management for 21 years and up to this year I never regretted not going to college. I lost an opportunity for advancement with in the company I work for to a kid with an engineering degree. Today a BA degree is like a high school diploma. Go for your masters and get an engineering degree. This will help make you successful in any field you choose to pursue.

 

[longballlumber]

Working in the Design/Engineering field has been great to me. Many have suggested CAD. I if your interested in engineering, stick with one of the high end CAD systems; Unigraphics, Pro/E, or Catia. I am partical to Pro/E, mainly because I have been using the software for over 9 years.

 

[Rigged]

O yea..
Good thing about the the Z06 Ron.. it performs at the same pace I operate!

ROCK ON

Grim

Whats that...slow and shakey? LOL j/k... sorry, cant resist pokin fun at Vette owners.. even though there for some reason is a Vette in my driveway full of fords

 

[tnrcboatracer]

I have been playing with 'toy boats' for over 30 years now. I have an Aerospace Engineering BS degree (aerospace composites) from Ga Tech, and worked in the defense composites field until peace broke out in Eastern Europe and was laid off in '92. Been Engineering with Nissan since then. I hope to start on my MBA soon, as that is one area I am lacking. My recommendation (for what it's worth) is to get an Engineering degree perhaps in materials, and then a business degree to back it up. Just follow your interests. If you love what you do, even the tough days seem easy.

 

[chunk t]

Blake,

One of my older Bros. is in naval architectur. In additin to being an ME he has a masters in fluid dynamics and a Dr. for the corrosive reaction of non-ferrus metals in a marine environment at the molecular level. (I still don't know what that is :huh: ) My dad is an ME with a Masters in thermal dynamics (engine design). He worked many years for OMC (Evenrude) in the 60's and early 70's.

I personally work in supply chain in a pseudo advanced engineering roll, advising my MEs on manufacturing processes. No I do not have an engineering degree, but it would definately be nice if I did.

Simple answer... never stop exposing yourself to new oppertunities to learn. Boats (full scale or model) are recreational items and work is subject to the ecconomy. It's a tough gig to find a solid job in.

 

[Wesleys Custom RC]

What ever you decide, do it kuz you enjoy it. If you enjoy it then it aint so much like work any more. I make 1/8 scale boat decals on the side and the average cost is around $100. and that sounds like alot but I would make more per hour at McDonalds. My point is that I do it kuz I enjoy doing it. I have a friend that drives a garbage truck. He enjoys the people he works for and has a great time. nuff said.

 

[Randy Rapedius]

O yea..
Good thing about the the Z06 Ron.. it performs at the same pace I operate!

ROCK ON

Grim

Nice ride Grim! Too bad it's not a Porsche. LOL.

 

[Grimracer]

Hi Randy!

Good to see ya stoping by.. Hope you and your family are well..

ROCK ON DUDE!

Grim

 

[Richie R]

Grim if it goes the same pace as you do it must take forever to get to the otherside of town :lol: .

Cool looking ride I will have to come on down and put it through its paces. Must be fun to drive.

Take care.

Richie R

 

[Camman]

Great read fellas

Thanks for posting

Now I know where I screwed up .....lmao

 

[Joe R]

Listen to the people who know and follow there advice and you'll be fine. I wish I had listen and went on to school so I would have the crap job i have now. I guess I'm lucky I'm still working unlike my wife. Nice ride Grim I'll have to come down and take it for a spin. I still think I can take it with a little more boost. lol Joe